LSRA research examines how to remove barriers to entering legal profession and to increase diversity LSRA to report to Minister for Justice with recommendations Survey follows LSRA’s proposals on training and education reform The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) is undertaking a comprehensive survey of trainee and early career solicitors and barristers, as well as [...]
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority continues to operate under remote working arrangements until further notice, in line with the latest Government restrictions to suppress the transmission of Covid-19. Complaints Handling Due to the necessary Covid-19 workplace safety restrictions, some of our complaints staff continue to work remotely and are handling a large volume of phone [...]
The LSRA, along with independent research company Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A), is conducting an online anonymised survey of law undergraduates and trainee and early career practising solicitors and barristers. The survey fieldwork will take place in October 2021. It will inform research and a report to the Minister for Justice on economic and other barriers [...]
LSRA report shows 673 complaints received and 646 complaints closed in five month period Regulator encourages legal practitioners to engage positively in complaints process to help resolve complaints early on Regulator cautions consumers and legal practitioners on risks of cybercrime Press release: 4 October 2021 The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) today publishes its second [...]
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) today publishes its Annual Report for 2020, providing an overview of its performance and outputs for the year. The LSRA is the independent statutory body responsible for the regulation of legal services provision. The year 2020 was the first full year that the LSRA has operated the legal framework [...]